At around 11 o'clock in the evening last Friday, Typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) struck Mindanao (Southern Philippines) that led to flash floods and landslides that destroyed properties and killed hundreds of people. The cities of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and Iligan suffered mostly from the typhoon and are now in need of our help.

I had a hard time creating this nail art. Painting letters on my small nails was a challenge. I know this hardship is nothing compared to the distress of the victims of Typhoon Sendong. I'll be wearing this nail art for a few days and hopefully many might notice and be encouraged to help. Let's extend a helping hand as we celebrate the season of giving.

This nail design was inspired by these logos created by the CDO and Iligan bloggers as part of their campaign to gather donations for the victims of the typhoon:

Here are a few photos of the aftermath:

photo courtesy of its owner

photo by Mark Landicho

Donations are accepted in cash and in kind through the following channels:

LBC
LBC is accepting relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Sendong and will be delivering them for free to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. You may drop off your donations to any LBC branch nationwide or for inquiries, please call their hotline at (632) 8855999.

Please refer here for bank deposits and drop off points for in kind donations.

I appeal to your generosity to help the victims of Typhoon Sendong. Prayers and any form of donation will be of great help. For in kind items, the following are encouraged:

The Department of Education, through the Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (DepEd-CSCA) is appealing for donation in-cash or in kind for the flood victims of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City. Please send your help to DepEd-CSCA, DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave. Pasig City. For queries, contact 6318495 or 6363603 or write to our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/csca.deped

DepEd will forward all relief goods, clothings and other donations to Mindanao through partnerships with Philippine Airlines Foundation and the LBC Express Foundation.

Thank you very much for this great information. Let’s pray for the people who were victims by this tragedy. This is an unexpected happening; there are many people who are victims of this tragedy. We hope and pray that they cannot happen again. God be with us all.

Nice post. Thanks for sharing. I hope that preventative measures can be put in place soon. One thing that can be done which costs nothing is each individual take responsibility for their garbage and put it where it belongs instead of throwing it all over the streets, rivers, and everywhere else.

Nice post. Thanks for sharing. I hope that preventative measures can be put in place soon. One thing that can be done which costs nothing is each individual take responsibility for their garbage and put it where it belongs instead of throwing it all over the streets, rivers, and everywhere else.